Havering Schools Jobs
Teaching Assistant to support complex SEND
- Employer: Mead Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/319047
The Learning Federation
Mead Primary School
Amersham Rd, Harold Hill, RM3 9JD
Tel: 01708 343616
Teaching Assistant to support complex SEND
Grade: Grade 1/2 spinal point 2-5
Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 8:30am - 3:30pm/Working 38 weeks per year (not including inset days). Paid for 43.7 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.7 weeks paid annual leave)
Salary: Pro Rata salary of £21,352 - £22,271 per annum (FTE £28,221 - £29,436 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed Term
We are inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant who has relevant experience of working with children with high needs to work with our complex SEND pupils with Physical disabilities at Mead.
The successful candidate will be calm and patient, have an extremely flexible attitude and:
- Be positive, confident and open to developing their knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND
- Be flexible and compassionate
- Be passionate about supporting pupils to develop their life skills, communication and their EHCP outcomes.
- Be able to work within a team
- Develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs
- Understand the importance of healthcare needs, cleanliness and hygiene and be ready to carry out personal care for pupils including nappy changing.
- Be enthusiastic, confident and able to use their initiative
- Be patient and empathetic
- Play a full part in the life of the school and committed to working in partnership with staff and parents.
You will ideally have prior experience of working with pupils who have Complex needs, Autism, ADHD, Physical disabilities and/or pupils with medical needs. Due to the nature of the role, you may deal with a variety of conditions, so being able to adapt your supporting methods is essential. You will need to be physically fit and able to work outdoors and manage personal care for our children if required. An ability to motivate and engage children is essential.
At Mead we can offer you:
- a kind, caring, warm and friendly school with happy, and motivated children;
- a well-resourced, teaching environment
- continuing professional development opportunities within and outside of school and an experienced team to offer advice and support
- an opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.
Please apply online
Closing date: Monday 1st September 2025
Interviews: TBA
We reserve the right to interview suitable applicants early in the recruitment process so please apply without delay.
Please note that in line with KCSIE 2025, the school will conduct a pre-employment internet/social media search on all shortlisted candidates.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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